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[dimitri_can]

hi expert, do u know which part of the map its on google map? like near any specific building? i know its near shinjuku jr, but no idea which side is it

planning to get some toys as gifts for my hardcore anime friends

Pls advise, thanks.

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[dimitri_can]

should I buy pspvita in Japan? I saw only 19000yen! Singapore quite experience sia..

ps(u said ask u anything!)

1) warranty only in JP.
2) mode might start up in Japanese, not sure if can get English version.

 

[darkmatt]

1) warranty only in JP.
2) mode might start up in Japanese, not sure if can get English version.

my friend bought from japan. its very worth. but its all jap menu. lol

 

[dimitri_can]

my friend bought from japan. its very worth. but its all jap menu. lol

up to u loh. =)

 

[SquallLH]

N2 meh?

thought its functional level of japanese? (can do basic communication.)

at most i try to rush to N3.

but assuming i cant make it to tokyo, other parts of japan need that high level? (osaka, nagoya, sapporo)?

I think life would probably be easier for those weaker in Japanese working/living in the first tier cities (i.e. Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka...) as there are more foreigners living in these cities.

If you can't make it to Tokyo/Osaka then you'll probably have a harder time with lower level of Japanese in other places... Unless if you're working as an English teacher then it probably doesn't matter at all

 

[darkmatt]

I think life would probably be easier for those weaker in Japanese working/living in the first tier cities (i.e. Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Fukuoka...) as there are more foreigners living in these cities.

If you can't make it to Tokyo/Osaka then you'll probably have a harder time with lower level of Japanese in other places... Unless if you're working as an English teacher then it probably doesn't matter at all

i actually want to work in either tokyo or oaska as its more "singapore like". where i dont have to travel hours to work daily. just 1 train can bring me almost everywhere

 

[dimitri_can]

i actually want to work in either tokyo or oaska as its more "singapore like". where i dont have to travel hours to work daily. just 1 train can bring me almost everywhere

be prepared to get squeezed like sardines.

 

[darkmatt]

be prepared to get squeezed like sardines.

never experienced that when i went to tokyo in dec

 

[dimitri_can]

never experienced that when i went to tokyo in dec

lol, u lucky loh.
What time u took the train?

 

[buzzmario]

hi i planning trip for first 2 weeks of dec. likely tokyo and area around japan kyoto as it is my first time to japan.

travelling with wife and 1 9 year old kid, any help to the how to go about it on the planning? ie place to visit and stay?

thanks

 

[dimitri_can]

U can refer to the sample itinerary on the forum. In addition, u can refer to japan-guide.com - Japan Travel and Living Guide if u need additional help

 

[evilerniex]

U can refer to the sample itinerary on the forum. In addition, u can refer to japan-guide.com - Japan Travel and Living Guide if u need additional help

help u share ur detailed guide:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/japan-271/tips-how-plan-your-trip-3553704.html

 

[qrsy2k]

Hi guys i'm planning a trip to Osaka/Kyoto/Tokyo at last week of Dec to 2nd week of Jan. Read online that the new year festival period has quite a lot of shop closure. Is it really not advisable to travel during this period?

 

[dimitri_can]

Hi guys i'm planning a trip to Osaka/Kyoto/Tokyo at last week of Dec to 2nd week of Jan. Read online that the new year festival period has quite a lot of shop closure. Is it really not advisable to travel during this period?

Some shops will still be open.

 

[Blitzy]

Hi guys i'm planning a trip to Osaka/Kyoto/Tokyo at last week of Dec to 2nd week of Jan. Read online that the new year festival period has quite a lot of shop closure. Is it really not advisable to travel during this period?

wow same... I'm also about to plan my honeymoon trip for Osaka/Kyoto/Tokyo before Christmas to 1st of Jan 2013 too

Might need to consult you all again when near to planning

 

[qrsy2k]

wow same... I'm also about to plan my honeymoon trip for Osaka/Kyoto/Tokyo before Christmas to 1st of Jan 2013 too

Might need to consult you all again when near to planning

Hi Biltzy same here planning for my honeymoon too. Not too sure whether to proceed with the date or postpone it

 

[darkmatt]

lol, u lucky loh.
What time u took the train?

many times.

but i was at shinjuku station around 8plus on one day and roppongi on another

 

[urban_closet]

Dimitri, are you still helping to buy Ghibli museum (with a fee)? Not sure if you remember me, I had tried to transact with you previously but it ended up being sold out. I am going down to Japan again and was wondering if you would be offering that service again

 

[dimitri_can]

Dimitri, are you still helping to buy Ghibli museum (with a fee)? Not sure if you remember me, I had tried to transact with you previously but it ended up being sold out. I am going down to Japan again and was wondering if you would be offering that service again

Don't think so... apologies...

 

[lapucelle]

i wanna work in japan in the near future. how do i go about it?

N1/N2 helps a lot. But increasing number of companies using English as working language (e.g. Rakuten!). Based on what I see here, IT sector is hiring aggressively. Many openings for technical positions.

For longer term plans, there is a points-based system for fast-track long-term visa (if you meet the requirements)

Points-based preferential immigration treatment for highly skilled foreign professionals